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HONG KONG-ECONOMY-PETS

AFP

This picture taken on February 2, 2013 shows a woman (C) grooming a dog in front of a prize counter (back) as a poodle (front) stands on a grooming table at the eighth Hong Kong Pet Show at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Hong Kong has the second highest pet market in Asia, falling behind Japan, according to a statement released by the organisers of the pet show, which runs from February 1-3. AFP PHOTO / ANTHONY WALLACE

This picture taken on February 2, 2013 shows a woman (C) grooming a dog in front of a prize counter (back) as a poodle (front) stands on a grooming table at the eighth Hong Kong Pet Show at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Hong Kong has the second highest pet market in Asia, falling behind Japan, according to a statement released by the organisers of the pet show, which runs from February 1-3. AFP PHOTO / ANTHONY WALLACE

Oceanside Fire Department captain Greg DeAvila monitors a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

Oceanside Fire Department captain Greg DeAvila monitors a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

A Cal Fire firefighter shoots a flare into dry brush during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

A Cal Fire firefighter shoots a flare into dry brush during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

Oceanside Fire Department captain Greg DeAvila shoots a flare into dry brush during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

Oceanside Fire Department captain Greg DeAvila shoots a flare into dry brush during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

An inmate monitors a backfire during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

An inmate monitors a backfire during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

An inmate firefighter shields his face from smoke during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

An inmate firefighter shields his face from smoke during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

A firefighter shoots a flare into dry brush during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

A firefighter shoots a flare into dry brush during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

A Cal Fire firefighter monitors a backfire during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

A Cal Fire firefighter monitors a backfire during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

Oceanside Fire Department captain Greg DeAvila shoots a flare into dry brush during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

Oceanside Fire Department captain Greg DeAvila shoots a flare into dry brush during a burn operation to head off the Rocky Fire on August 2, 2015 near Clearlake, California. Over 1,900 firefighters are battling the Rocky Fire that has burned over 46,000 acres since it started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire is currently five percent contained and has destroyed at least 14 homes.

Michael Thrift Murray Trial Begins

Hannah Peters

Supporters of Connor Morris arrive at the Auckland High on August 3, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The trial of the man accused of killling Connor Morris after an incident outside a party on August 3, 2014 starts today.

Supporters of Connor Morris arrive at the Auckland High on August 3, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The trial of the man accused of killling Connor Morris after an incident outside a party on August 3, 2014 starts today.

Michael Thrift Murray Trial Begins

Hannah Peters

Father of Connor Morris, Head Hunters associate Chris Morris and his wife Julie Morris arrive at the Auckland High on August 3, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The trial of the man accused of killling Connor Morris after an incident outside a party on August 3, 2014 starts today.

Father of Connor Morris, Head Hunters associate Chris Morris and his wife Julie Morris arrive at the Auckland High on August 3, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The trial of the man accused of killling Connor Morris after an incident outside a party on August 3, 2014 starts today.

Michael Thrift Murray Trial Begins

Hannah Peters

Supporters of Connor Morris arrive at the Auckland High on August 3, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The trial of the man accused of killling Connor Morris after an incident outside a party on August 3, 2014 starts today.

Supporters of Connor Morris arrive at the Auckland High on August 3, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The trial of the man accused of killling Connor Morris after an incident outside a party on August 3, 2014 starts today.

Michael Thrift Murray Trial Begins

Hannah Peters

Father of Connor Morris, Head Hunters associate Chris Morris arrives at the Auckland High on August 3, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The trial of the man accused of killling Connor Morris after an incident outside a party on August 3, 2014 starts today.

Father of Connor Morris, Head Hunters associate Chris Morris arrives at the Auckland High on August 3, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The trial of the man accused of killling Connor Morris after an incident outside a party on August 3, 2014 starts today.

Michael Thrift Murray Trial Begins

Hannah Peters

Father of Connor Morris, Head Hunters associate Chris Morris and his wife Julie Morris arrive at the Auckland High on August 3, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The trial of the man accused of killling Connor Morris after an incident outside a party on August 3, 2014 starts today.

Father of Connor Morris, Head Hunters associate Chris Morris and his wife Julie Morris arrive at the Auckland High on August 3, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The trial of the man accused of killling Connor Morris after an incident outside a party on August 3, 2014 starts today.

Michael Thrift Murray Trial Begins

Hannah Peters

Father of Connor Morris, Head Hunters associate Chris Morris and his wife Julie Morris arrive at the Auckland High on August 3, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The trial of the man accused of killling Connor Morris after an incident outside a party on August 3, 2014 starts today.

Father of Connor Morris, Head Hunters associate Chris Morris and his wife Julie Morris arrive at the Auckland High on August 3, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. The trial of the man accused of killling Connor Morris after an incident outside a party on August 3, 2014 starts today.

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This picture taken on February 2, 2013 shows a woman grooming a dog... News PhotoAdult,Animal,Award,China - East Asia,Dog,Exhibition,Hong Kong,Horizontal,Human Interest,Pets,Poodle,Table,WomenPhotographer AFPCollection: AFP 2013 AFPThis picture taken on February 2, 2013 shows a woman (C) grooming a dog in front of a prize counter (back) as a poodle (front) stands on a grooming table at the eighth Hong Kong Pet Show at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Hong Kong has the second highest pet market in Asia, falling behind Japan, according to a statement released by the organisers of the pet show, which runs from February 1-3. AFP PHOTO / ANTHONY WALLACE (Photo credit should read ANTHONY WALLACE/AFP/Getty Images)